Project Manager - Greenfield Production Facility

Do you also believe in a future where both man and nature can thrive together? Where we can feed ourselves without depleting nature? Then you are the perfect match to join us in accelerating the transition to a food system in balance with nature.  For our new production facility we are looking for engineering talents who want to join us in leading the ‘ento-revolution’.Your mission is to lead the creation of cutting-edge insect production facilities as part of a joint venture. As the Project Manager for Greenfield Production at Protix, you will drive sustainable innovation and foster strong collaboration, ensuring the project’s success. Join us in transforming the future of food production!

• Responsibility to deliver project scope within agreed budget and timeline.
• Establish local project team and organization, take active role in defining decision making structure and ensure high decision quality along the project.  
• Driving the project forward from planning and cost management to team performance and implementation quality
• Report progress to steering committee and other key stakeholders 
• Manage the project team (project leads, engineers, procurement, contracting, cost management, scheduling) 
• Manage relationship with JV partner
• Bridge between local team and central Protix team in the Netherlands
• Prepare and manage the site execution team (construction, installation, commissioning & start-up) for the realization of new insect facilities up to handover to operational team. 
• Closely collaborate with operational team as the senior user 
• Closely collaborate with the project development team to handover / mature opportunities 
• Closely collaborate with possible EPC(M) partners for the realization of new, global, production facilities

• Available from Q3/Q4 2025 (not sooner!)
• MSc/BSc degree in engineering, business administration, or similar experience.
• Minimal 8 years of experience as Project Manager or related position(s)
• Experience in large scale capital projects (preferable building factories, plants, production lines, etc)
• Fluent in English (both verbal and in writing)
• Dutch proficiency would be a preference.
• You’re a real go-getter
• You have a general interest in nature and technology
• Hands on person that loves to be with boots on the ground
• Natural tendency to take the lead/ownership for highly complex problems
• Excellent communication skills are a must
• Required to travel internationally

Join our dynamic and inspiring team as we redefine the future of food and feed! Experience the thrill of being a game changer in an environment that thrives on innovation and sustainability. Take charge of your growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where every day brings new opportunities for development.  
 
We offer a competitive salary that reflects your expertise, as well as the flexibility to work from home some days. Join the excitement with our Employee Share Plan, which allows you to be a part of the Protix journey.  
 
But that's not all! After five years, treat yourself to a well-deserved 6-week sabbatical, 50% of which is paid. And when it comes to commuting, we've got you covered with a generous travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer, whether you use your bicycle or public transport.Excited to join us? Take the first step towards something extraordinary and apply now. Let's revolutionize the future of food together!